All ear wires are sterling sliver, gold-filled or niobium, which is hypoallergenic and what surgeon's use in knee replacements and other medical procedures.

All necklaces and bracelets are strung on a fine, knottable cable made up of 49 strands of stainless steel. It is extremely sturdy. Since switching to this type of wire several years ago, not one necklace or bracelet has broken.